How R.E.M. Spells Success
Sunday, February 27th, 1994By Robert Hilburn
02.27.94
Los Angeles Times
The Globe, a corner bar with the cozy informality of ’60s coffeehouse, may be the only collegiate hangout in America where the members of R.E.M. don’t cause a stir.
Lead singer Michael Stipe, 34, is a special target because his Iyrics offer a comfort and kinship that attract rock fans to him [...]